MK2 Focus RS - PB / UG

[redanni]

Surely even if you get one with no rust on the arches, it’s bound to happen in your ownership anyway? So maybe factor in a repair cost to the car. On saying that I’d hate to buy a car at that price with rust issues

This is what is seriously on my mind ATM. As much as I want one I know I'm not gonna be 100% happy with whatever one I buy, and to spend over £20k on something like that is not making sense.

 

[redanni]

Have you ever even drove one, what's the fascination?

It's seems mental to me to put £20k in your garage. Obviously if that's what you want then go for it.

I have yes, for me I never buy a car for how they drive, sounds ludacris I know but I buy because I like the look of them and I simply just want one

 

[G N K]

I have yes, for me I never buy a car for how they drive, sounds ludacris I know but I buy because I like the look of them and I simply just want one

Well yeah that's just fair enough then isn't it. Personally i like them, but woudnt buy one soley as an investment.

I think an E92 M3 looks better if that's what it's all about lol..

 

[redanni]

The thing that put me off them is I didn’t think I would be happy with the condition of any mk2’s, especially for the money they are commanding. The majority seem to have some problems with paint or else been repainted. Wouldn’t really bother me on a car at even 15k but when it’s well of twenty it really put me off. And then there is the cars that have been highly tuned and put back to standard.

Exactly, I can go higher on budget if really needs be but even then I doubt if be 10% happy, plus I just don't think their worth £23k+

 

[redanni]

Well yeah that's just fair enough then isn't it. Personally i like them, but woudnt buy one soley as an investment.

I think an E92 M3 looks better if that's what it's all about lol..

Nope not an investment, as I say I just want one.
Don't get me wrong I would hate for it to drop like a stone on price if I did buy but I ain't a money hungry person just buying to make a few ££

 

[G N K]

Nope not an investment, as I say I just want one.
Don't get me wrong I would hate for it to drop like a stone on price if I did buy but I ain't a money hungry person just buying to make a few ££

Well it's not pocket change so **** it, wait til your happy. There's plenty out there!

 

[trev 1515]

Exactly, I can go higher on budget if really needs be but even then I doubt if be 10% happy, plus I just don't think their worth £23k+

Yeah the good ones are just too close in value to a lot of other things and I just stood back and thought it’s just a focus. If they were half the price I would definitely have one though lol

 

[redanni]

Well it's not pocket change so **** it, wait til your happy. There's plenty out there!

If I don't get what I want for what I want to pay I'll happily do without

 

[Michael M]

Hope it works out for you bud. The right one will come up

 

[redanni]

Another day another viewing.
Phoned about a localish car at a dealer, was promised car was Mint with zero rust.
Wife and I jumped into car and off we went.
Arrived and from the car it looked really nice, quick walk around and bingo rear arch rust. Walked around car for a few minutes and dealer comes out of the office holding a bag of crisps and digging deep for the crumbs at the bottom, didn't even open his mouth, just stood here like an idiot.
So I said nothing just jumped in car shocked and appalled, wife and I weren't even angry we were both actually amused at what we had just seen.

I've said it time and time again how some people run a business and make a living is totally beyond me

 

[gsmith]

You’ll find it nearly impossible to find a mk2 focus without rust I know you already know that. But both my mk2 focus st I had fully resprayed I made sure to allow for it in the price(to be fair an st is third the price). Full respray might sound ott but it made the both of them so easy to resell as people hardly even looked at them as soon as they seen the condition. I’ll have an Rs at some stage and I know it’ll either need or have been painted. I know a proper low mileage one but I doubt the owner will sell it. I’ve looked round it and iam super fussy. There’s no rust no stone chips underneath is like new has covered little miles owner from new top spec.

 

[Odhran]

Can’t believe the amount of these for sale on UCNI for what I’d consider a relatively rare car.

 

[Jason]

Can’t believe the amount of these for sale on UCNI for what I’d consider a relatively rare car.

They arent hard to find, don't think i'll bother with any more though, not a dig at the OP but they attract some amount of arm chair experts.

 

[redanni]

They arent hard to find, don't think i'll bother with any more though, not a dig at the OP but they attract some amount of arm chair experts.

I'll take that comment with a pinch of salt

 

[Woodcutter]

I get the impression that expectations and budget are too far apart here! Lol

 

[redanni]

I get the impression that expectations and budget are too far apart here! Lol

I agree
But don't try and sell me a £23k car described as Mint and in reality it's **** with Rust

 

[domo gti]

@redanni I was behind you earlier and seen you turning into the dealer, we were behing you in traffic In our Rocco R, actually said to my wife about the fella coming out eating crisps lol.

 

[redanni]

@redanni I was behind you earlier and seen you turning into the dealer, we were behing you in traffic In our Rocco R, actually said to my wife about the fella coming out eating crisps lol.

Ah yes I saw the Rocco, looked class
Bloody boils my blood some people, just my opinion ofcourse but we weren't there to see a £1500 fiesta, at least show some interest

 

[Philljdm]

Would manufacturers corrosion guarantee not cover the rust ?

At least your in not rush to buy gives you time to find the right 1 . Albeit you have to look at 20 to find the 1 it's your hard earned cash

 

[domo gti]

Totally understand as it's a lot of money to be handing over for a car but as others have said, your in no hurry so just take your time and the right one will pop up for sale.
My friends next door neighbour has a green mk2 RS I could try and find out if he would sell?

 

[Woodcutter]

There's sure to be a bargain pop up at some stage if you're in no rush, which obviously you don't seem to be, so just don't get carried away and wait for a local one.

 

[redanni]

Totally understand as it's a lot of money to be handing over for a car but as others have said, your in no hurry so just take your time and the right one will pop up for sale.
My friends next door neighbour has a green mk2 RS I could try and find out if he would sell?

That would be great yea, worth a chat if nothing else

 

[redanni]

There's sure to be a bargain pop up at some stage if you're in no rush, which obviously you don't seem to be, so just don't get carried away and wait for a local one.

I'm not after a bargain, I think £22-23k is a healthy budget to be fair, nor am I waiting for a local one I will travel to anywhere in UK

 

[Woodcutter]

I'm not after a bargain, I think £22-23k is a healthy budget to be fair, nor am I waiting for a local one I will travel to anywhere in UK

I don't think £22-23k is going to get you a minter. That's why you've been so disappointed with them all. As I say, perhaps a bargain minter will pop up eventually, otherwise you'll have to spend more money, and then its whether one is worth that sort of coin to you in the first place!

 

[Jason]

I don't think £22-23k is going to get you a minter. That's why you've been so disappointed with them all. As I say, perhaps a bargain minter will pop up eventually, otherwise you'll have to spend more money, and then its whether one is worth that sort of coin to you in the first place!

As you said above expectations for that price range. A proper mint car(lux 2 sub 30k miles) is going to be north of 24k